I think some perspective is important. You aren't down a mine and you aren't a lawyer / nurse / teacher etc. You chose this career for a reason and you are lucky to live the life you do off the back of it. Be humble and reasonable about it.

A key tool in your toolkit should be automation - what processes can you set up to run themselves so that you can do the truly human work of helping people achieve learning outcomes through the application of technology? Ask yourself: what tasks are manual, irritating, and repetitious? For example: if you're spending valuable time creating workshop schedules every month, and the process is largely the same each time, that's a prime task to automate. Additionally, encourage your employer to celebrate PTO use from the top-down. It's not enough for individual employees to use their PTO (which, by the way, is part of your compensation and should be used!). The C-suite, directors, and managers need to model using it, too!

*Stop and take a look at where you are. Pause before you jump into the next task. *Ask yourself what the issues are and how do you find the best solution(s). *Don't be afraid to ask questions of your client, your boss or your colleagues. *Set and meet deadlines. *Ask for feedback at all milestones or key steps. *Rest and make Sunday the Lord's day. *Start fresh on Monday and keep on moving!

Para lograr equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal como profesional de tecnología educativa, establezco límites claros 🕒. Organizo mi agenda con tiempos específicos para cada tarea 📅. Practico mindfulness para mantenerme presente en el momento 🧘♂️. Disfruto de hobbies creativos como la pintura y la lectura 🎨📚. Dedico tiempo de calidad con mi familia y amigos 👨👩👧👦. Me aseguro de hacer ejercicio regularmente (no tanto) para mantenerme activo y saludable 🏋️. ¡Y siempre dejo espacio para la diversión y la risa! 😄 Creo que así lo logro.

As someone that's hit burnout before, I cannot emphasise enough the importance of scheduling in breaks and down-time. I'm more productive that way.

Physical and mental activity related to other activities is very important. Burnout occurs due to constant mental stress at work, a constant sense of urgency and lack of progress. To avoid burnout as much as possible, it is necessary to do things that are not related to your work.

Flexible time schedule for academics is essential, especially for those who have different commitments like teaching, research and engagement. I am always open to adjustments as my personal and professional demands evolve.

Um professor que utiliza um software de gestão de sala de aula pode criar e organizar facilmente planos de aula, atribuições e notas, poupando tempo precioso que pode ser dedicado a outras atividades. Da mesma forma, um estudante que utiliza um aplicativo de organização pode agendar tarefas, definir lembretes e acompanhar prazos de forma eficiente, garantindo um melhor gerenciamento do tempo e reduzindo o estresse. Ao adotar as ferramentas certas, é possível otimizar processos e aumentar a produtividade, resultando em uma melhor qualidade de vida e um equilíbrio saudável entre trabalho e lazer.

Find your own systems to curate content and make them work for you when needed. The tools may vary from a specific note on your cellphone to content boards with different categories for ideas, projects that you are running and future projects. The main goal of your system is to make it work in your favor. When you need to retrieve something, you can do it in seconds. The key point is discoverability of your own curated content.

Don't use what everyone else is using, take a closer look and choose apps for yourself that you are comfortable with, enjoy and fit your goals. Proper limitation of applications optimizes the process, choose several applications. The classics are time optimization, content, synchronous or asynchronous learning, assignment and quizzes.

As an entrepreneur in the Ed-Tech field, I have realised the importance of personal wellbeing and how it greatly affects us and our productivity. Hence, make sure you incorporate breaks, regular exercise, good sleep, healthy eating and connect yoursef with nature. A little meditation or any hobby that can calm you can incorporated for just 20-30 minutes, to help you gain focus and confidence. The aim is to realise that you are not a robot and you need to work with breaks, considering your own wellbeing (:

Try to devote at least 10 hours a week to physical exercise, and the best thing for mental is sleep and getting your circadian rhythm back on track.

Prioritise your work commitments. Schedule time in your calendar for time-out and fun. These are equally important to your quality of life, making you a better person to be around your colleagues and family members.

It is vital that we have a good continuous learning curve but that doesn't mean that we compromise our family quality time or personal breaks for it. It is cool to stay up with the trends and learning about new technology. So try to give 10-15 minutes of learning while you are having lunch or during a sudden break. Utilise time which goes into waste rather than taking out time from your resting period (:

Retirement - Plan for your future after work, retire in time to enjoy life. Ensure you have a good pension and/or a decent lump sum invested to meet your lifestyle needs.

No mundo dinâmico e em constante evolução da Tecnologia Educacional, encontrar o equilíbrio entre vida pessoal e profissional pode ser um desafio. A paixão por transformar a educação através da tecnologia muitas vezes leva profissionais a se dedicarem excessivamente ao trabalho, comprometendo o bem-estar e a qualidade de vida.